The boss of budget airline Ryanair has suggested the army should be brought in to help at UK airports struggling to cope with half-term demands. Michael O’Leary said it could help amid widespread disruption - and warned of more problems over the summer.
Holidaymakers have faced long queues at airports, with industry experts blaming staff shortages for ongoing flight delays and cancellations. Since the start of the pandemic more than 30,000 employees are believed to have been laid off by UK airlines.
Regarding the situation, Mr O’Leary said “defence personnel with experience providing security” should be drafted in. Although queues seem to have died down since the peak of disruption at the weekend, there are concerns that the industry will struggle again with demand surging in July and August.
